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Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,815

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,166

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSXTSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,765 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $18,232 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
Security Group 750      
Driver Convenience Group 550      
Convenience Package   1,160    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Rear spoiler   400 400 400
Security Group 683      
Driver Convenience Group 501      
Convenience Package   996    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138 1,039 1,039
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Rear spoiler   320 320 320
Options (change) 1,300 3,090 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 1,184 2,798 1,703 1,703
Destination 750 795 795 795
Total Price $20,815 $27,355 $28,555 $29,825
Total Invoice $20,166 $25,781 $26,913 $28,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,625
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSXTSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,815$27,355$28,555$29,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,550-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,815$26,305$27,005$27,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$870
Total Invoice$20,166$25,781$26,913$28,115
Adjustments for Features0-990-1,461-2,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,166$24,791$25,452$25,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$661$826

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSXTSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,125$5,625$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,550$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-990-1,461-2,498

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122012
ModelCaliberMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.7 in91.7 in
Length173.8 in157.3 in
Width68.8 in67.7 in
Height60.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,062 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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